Frequently Asked Questions

 

Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?

Not at all. You start from where you are now. Whether you’ve never trained before, you’re returning after a long break, or you already train regularly and want to improve, your sessions will be built around your current ability and goals.

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What happens during my first session?

Based from our initial consultation, your first session is designed to see where you are currently at. I will look how you move, how you train, how you fatigue, observe your weak points and strong points. From there, I’ll start to build a clear plan around your abilities aligned with what you want to achieve. You don’t need to prepare anything complicated beforehand. 

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What kind of people do you train?

I work with a wide range of people with different goals and levels of experience. That includes complete beginners, people wanting to lose body fat, build strength, improve fitness, or people returning to training, or people who are preparing for performance events, or people who want to simply feel better and more capable.

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Is personal training just for weight loss?

No. Weight loss is only one reason people work with me. Training can also focus on strength, muscle development, fitness, movement, confidence, general health, sports performance and simply feeling stronger in everyday life.

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Will you give me a training programme?

Yes. Your training doesn’t have to stop when the session finishes. Where appropriate, I can provide structured training for you to follow independently alongside our sessions.

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Do you help with nutrition?

Yes. I can help you make your nutrition work alongside your goals without making it unnecessarily complicated. This can include calorie and macronutrient guidance, food plans, meal ideas and practical changes that fit around your normal life.

 

Do I have to follow a strict diet?

No. I prefer nutrition to be realistic and sustainable. You shouldn’t need to completely remove the foods you enjoy in order to make progress. The aim is to create something you can actually stick to. 

 

How many times a week should I train?

That depends on your goal, experience, schedule and what you’re doing outside of our sessions. For some people one session a week works perfectly well, while others may benefit from more or want less. We can work out what is realistic for you. You can always decrease or increase sessions.  

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What if I’ve never used a gym before?

That’s absolutely fine. A big part of personal training is teaching you how to train properly. I’ll show you how to use the equipment, explain what we’re doing and help you become more confident as you progress. 

 

Will the sessions be really intense?

They’ll be challenging enough to help you progress, but the aim isn’t to destroy you every session. Training should have a purpose. Some sessions will be harder than others depending on what we’re working towards.

 

Can you work around injuries or physical limitations?

In many cases, yes. Training can often contribute towards positive rehabilitation and recovery, and any training will be adapted around previous injuries, joint issues or movements that don’t feel right. If something needs assessment or treatment from a medical professional or physiotherapist, I’ll also be clear about that rather than trying to work outside my role.

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Do you offer strength and conditioning?

Yes. Strength and conditioning can be used for general fitness as well as sport and event preparation. Sessions can include strength work, conditioning, carries, sleds, cardio equipment, power, movement and other elements depending on what you need.

 

Can I train with somebody else?

Yes. Two-to-one personal training is available if you want to train with a partner, friend or family member. You can still have structured coaching while sharing the session.

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Am I too old to start strength training?

Absolutely Not!. Strength training can be adapted to suit different ages and abilities. The exercises, loads and overall training will be selected according to the individual rather than expecting everyone to train in the same way.

 

How quickly will I see results?

That depends on your starting point, goal, consistency, nutrition and how much you’re able to do outside of our sessions. Some changes in strength and fitness can happen quite quickly, while bigger changes in body composition take time. I’d rather give you a realistic process than promise a quick fix.

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What should I wear or bring to a session?

Comfortable gym clothing and suitable trainers are all you really need. Bringing a bottle of water is also a good idea.

 

Do I need to know what exercises I want to do?

No. That’s my job. Tell me what you want to achieve and I’ll decide how we’re going to train towards it.

 

How do I get started?

Get in touch and tell me a little about what you’d like help with. We can have a conversation about your goals, where you’re currently at and whether Bedrock Personal Training is the right fit for you.